"I lost both my legs when I stood on an IED - I thought I was dead." Afghan veteran tells his story.
Scott Yarrington spent eight years with the Irish Guards before his military career came to a shattering halt when he stood an IED while serving in Afghanistan. The injuries he suffered were catastrophic. But despite losing both his legs in the blast, Scott refused to spend the rest of his days in a wheelchair and has since rebuilt his life. Please take a few minutes to listen to his inspirational story. *You can help heroes like Scott by playing the Veterans’ Lottery. Sign up today: https://www.veteransfoundation.org.uk... This film contains references to injury themes and recovery which some individuals may find distressing. Please help us support those in need and be in with the chance to win £75,000 every month: https://www.veteransfoundation.org.uk... The Veterans’ Foundation was founded in 2016 and is one of the most important funders of military charities in the UK. Since inception, it has provided over £35 million in grants to more than 500 different organisations. Please help us give more by joining the National Veterans’ Lottery: https://www.veteransfoundation.org.uk... The projects it helps to fund are life-changing, and life-saving, which is why the Veterans’ Foundation has become one of the most respected military charities in the country. The Veterans’ Foundation supports initiatives that combat homelessness, mental health and PTSD. The charity also funds projects that help former servicemen and women to retrain for civilian life; it helps veterans recover from physical injury; and the charity also helps bereaved forces children and youngsters of those in service. When you support the Veterans’ Foundation, you support all of our ex-servicemen and women in need. Please subscribe to our channel if you haven't done so yet: / @veteransfoundation9407 If you are a Veteran who needs help right now, please contact the Veteran's Gateway here: https://www.veteransgateway.org.uk/ You can also donate to the Veterans’ Foundation here: https://www.veteransfoundation.org.uk... Our Facebook: / veteransfoundation Our Instagram: / veteransfoundationuk Our Twitter: / veteransfdn Our Blog: https://www.veteransfoundation.org.uk... Thank you for your support.